Grandmother ordered execution of cheating daughter-in-law – The Independent
“A grey-haired ‘Godmother’ was convicted today of ordering the execution of her cheating daughter-in-law.”
The Independent, 26th July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Kiyan’s killer given life sentence – The Guardian
“A teenager has been sentenced to at least 13 years in prison for the murder of the promising young footballer Kiyan Prince, who was stabbed to death outside his school gates.”
The Guardian, 26th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Revenue reviews the rules after couple win Lords case on taxing partnership – The Times
“A couple who fought HM Revenue & Customs all the way to the House of Lords sparked a wide-ranging review of Britain’s tax system yesterday, after winning their landmark case.”
The Times, 26th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Small businesses cheer legal victory in landmark tax case – The Independent
“Small businesses were celebrating victory yesterday after the House of Lords dismissed an appeal by HM Revenue & Customs in a landmark tax case, and gave the legal all-clear to a tax-saving arrangement used by thousands of husband-and-wife operations.”
The Independent, 26th July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Course providers unlikely to be testing new-look LPC until 2009 – Legal Week
“Proposals to allow Legal Practice Course (LPC) providers to run a new-style LPC from as early as September 2008 look set to be delayed.”
Legal Week, 26th July 2007
Source: www.legalweek.co.uk
Nine new councils to be created – BBC News
“The system of councils in England is to be reformed, with the creation of nine new unitary authorities.”
BBC News, 26th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Falconer ‘slow’ to defend judge – BBC News
“Former Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer was ‘too slow’ to defend a judge after government criticism of his sentencing of a Cardiff paedophile, peers say.”
BBC News, 26th July 2007
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
Cohabiting couples ‘should get rights’ – Daily Telegraph
“Cohabiting couples who separate should be given the same rights to each other’s wealth as married couples who divorce, according to Government advisers.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Soldiers to face charges over private’s death – The Guardian
“Three soldiers are to be charged over the death of a young private who collapsed after he was allegedly ordered to take part in a gruelling punishment exercise, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said today.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Welsh assembly confirms death sentence on Hindu bullock – The Guardian
“It is cats that are supposed to have nine lives, but Shambo enjoyed more than the average bullock. The six-year-old Friesian was supposed to be slaughtered in May after he was exposed to bovine TB, only to be spared when his Hindu keepers argued he was sacred.”
The Guardian, 26th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brown sets out sweeping but risky terror and security reforms – The Guardian
“Gordon Brown moved yesterday to dominate the terror and security agenda, grabbing a Tory proposal for an integrated single border force and then challenging David Cameron to accept that the scale of the terrorist threat requires an extension of detention without charge to up to 56 days.”
The Guardian, 26th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court rules ex-wife’s £200,000 ‘second bite at cherry’ is unfair – The Times
“A multimillionaire succeeded yesterday in stopping the woman whom he divorced nearly 30 years ago from claiming a slice of his fortune after she fell on hard times.”
The Times, 26th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Government toughens Money Laundering Regulations – HM Treasury
“Today the Economic Secretary, Kitty Ussher, published new tough and targeted Regulations to fight Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The Money Laundering Regulations, which will come into effect on the 15th December, are designed to ensure the UK response to money laundering at home and abroad is effective and proportionate.”
HM Treasury press release, 25th July 2007
Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
Judicial watchdog debuts disciplinary figures – Legal Week
“Sixteen holders of judicial office have been removed from their posts in the last year, with a further 16 being subject to alternative disciplinary action, according to figures published by the Office for Judicial Complaints (OJC).”
Legal Week, 25th July 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Fifth man guilty in terror case – BBC News
“A university student has been found guilty of possessing articles for terrorist purposes.”
BBC News, 25th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Youth crime targets missed – Daily Telegraph
“Increases in arrests of young people for petty crimes and anti-social behaviour have undermined Government efforts to reduce the number of youths entering the criminal justice system, according to a report.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man wins 30-year-old divorce payout appeal – Daily Telegraph
“A wealthy retired builder has won his appeal over a court ruling that he must pay more money to the woman he divorced nearly 30 years ago.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Husband-and-wife team triumph in tax battle – The Times
“HM Revenue and Customs suffered a major defeat today when the House of Lords gave the legal all clear to a tax saving arrangement used by thousands of husband-and-wife small businesses.”
The Times, 25th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Brown wants to double terror suspect detention, reports say – The Guardian
“Gordon Brown will today set out counter-terrorism proposals amid reports that they will include the option of doubling the current limit for holding terror suspects from 28 to 56 days.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
